scare the daylights out of - vyděsit k smrti

verb, informal - to scare someone very much

 

sugar-coat - zaobalit, přikrášlit, učinit přijatelnějším

verb - to describe something as more pleasant or positive than it really is

mashed potatoes - bramborová kaše

noun - boiled potatoes that have been mixed with milk and crushed until smooth

bells and whistles - serepetičky, vychytávky, atraktivní doplňky

noun, informal - extra features of a product that may be attractive but not necessary

 

span - časové rozpětí, interval

noun - a period of time between two dates

 

in tow - v těsném závěsu, za sebou, za zády (někdo)

, informal - following closely behind you, usually because you want them to

tow truck - odtahový vůz, odtahové vozidlo

noun, American English - a large vehicle with special equipment that can pull other cars behind it

 

tow-away - odtažení, odtah (vozidla)

noun - the act of pulling something, especially a vehicle behind another vehicle

 

towline - tažné lano, vlečné lano

noun - a rope or chain that is used to pull a vehicle along

 

tow rope - tažné lano, vlečné lano

noun - a rope or chain that is used to pull a vehicle along

 

bleak - neradostný, pochmurný, deprimující

adjective - making you feel unhappy or depressed, not giving you hope

 

sun-dried - sušený na slunci

adjective - dried naturally in the sun

 

air-dry - sušit na vzduchu, přirozeně sušit (často ve spojení s potravinami)

verb - to dry something, usually food, using just the air

 

pickled - nakládaný, marinovaný (v nálevu)

adjective - preserved in vinegar or brine

 

shelf life - trvanlivost, skladovatelnost (potravin)

noun - the length of time that a food product can be kept before it goes bad and cannot be consumed